Factors Underlying Technology Adoption in Academic Libraries in Kuwait

Al-Fadhli, Meshal Shehab; Corrall, Sheila; Cox, Andrew

doi:10.1080/13614533.2016.1138135

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“…However, there is a significant difference in the level of automation and personnel skills in libraries of developed and developing counties (Hopkinson, 2009; Ramzan and Singh, 2009). Al-Fadhli et al (2016) analysed factors shaping the adoption of technology in Kuwaiti academic libraries; there is an enthusiasm for technology but they lack a strong library culture among users, even though they have strong faith in technology as a solution to problems, and there is a shortage of professional staff. Ani et al (2005) investigated the adoption of ICT in academic libraries in Nigeria; the major obstacles that influence sustainable adoption of ICT in Nigerian university libraries identified in their study are inadequate funds and the poor state of electricity.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Warraich

Rorissa

2020

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Purpose This study aims to ascertain the information professionals’ perceptions and attitudes towards the application of linked data (LD) technologies in libraries in the context of a developing country. It also explores the Pakistani information professionals’ level of familiarity with LD concepts, plans and efforts in its application, along with its potential benefits. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire survey was used to identify the information professionals’ perceived level of familiarity with LD concepts and benefits to implement LD in libraries, and their plans and efforts to adopt LD technologies. A questionnaire was developed to meet the objective of the study and collect data from the purposefully selected professionals (N = 86) working in university libraries in Pakistan. SPSS was used to analyse the data set. Findings Findings show that LD application in libraries is still not common among Pakistani information professionals. They have a moderate level of understanding with semantic Web (SW) and LD key concepts. The respondents were positive about the potential benefits of implementing LD technology in libraries, such as assisting patrons to discover relevant information, enriching traditional bibliographic records, enhancing the visibility and discoverability of library data and improving the users’ overall search experiences that may foster future developments. Overall, the respondents’ institutions were on different levels of planning – from working on a plan to having a finalized plan. The findings emphasized establishing the SW’s potential in library services. Research limitations/implications There are certain limitations of this study. Firstly, the population is Pakistani information professionals who are purposefully selected. Secondly, the findings reveal that the respondents’ understanding with LD concepts, opinions about LD, plans and efforts to its application along with its potential benefits in libraries are self-perceived and not tested in any way and they were not actually implementing these technologies in their institutions because of a lack of best practices. It is a quantitative study and it will serve as a baseline study, even though there is a need to conduct more in-depth qualitative studies in the information environment to explore the phenomenon. Social implications This study will guide information professionals and policymakers to take initiatives towards the implementation of LD technology in libraries. It may also lead to further research to understand the perceptions of information professionals so that appropriate training and advocacy programmes can be developed to promote LD initiatives in libraries. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first known empirical study in the context of a developing country. It clearly demonstrates the Pakistani information professionals’ perceptions regarding the library LD and associated plans along with potential benefits to implement it.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Warraich

Rorissa

2020

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“…Others blamed personalistic authority: “the widespread dependence on irregular traditional systems in our libraries,” in the words of one respondent. This complaint runs counter to the views expressed in a study of library technology adoption in Kuwait, which found that “staff approved of this authoritarian style and saw their own role as following instructions” (Al Fadhli et al, 2016: 9). Top library officials did not see the value of international collaboration, according to some respondents:Lack of awareness of administrative leaders about cooperative projects.Lack of awareness among officials of the importance of the university library and the benefits these [international] projects offer for scientific research and researchers.…Most library supervisors at [my university] are non-specialists.Lack of sufficient awareness of the need to support this field in order to join the developed countries as a necessity for building an enlightened society, by increasing the qualifications, competencies, and skills of the people in charge of digital libraries affairs, in order to establish outstanding Arab digital libraries.Lack of understanding by the supervisory authority of the importance of this cooperation.The majority of university library directors are conservative by virtue of their seniority and their professional experiences.…”

Section: Survey Of Arab Librariansmentioning

confidence: 74%

The hidden heritage of Arab libraries: Online catalogs and institutional barriers to discoverability

Kurzman¹,

Martin

2018

IFLA Journal

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Advances in technology have made access to information about library holdings a seemingly universal feature of interaction with modern libraries. However, this type of access does not exist evenly throughout the world. There is a vast “hidden heritage” contained in Arab libraries without online public access catalogs. This article reports and summarizes findings from research conducted as part of a year-long investigation into international library collaboration in Arab libraries. The research included: (a) a survey of online presence for Arab libraries, (b) a survey of Arab librarians, and (c) focused panel discussions with Arab librarians and library scholars. This study finds that the relatively small online presence of libraries cannot be explained by material factors alone: institutional factors also play an important role in keeping information about library collections offline.

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“…Technology adoption is becoming a more important research topic as new technologies are introduced (Salloum et al, 2019). That may be why, in recent decades, technology adoption has become a major concern in academic libraries worldwide (Al-Fadhli, Corrall, & Cox, 2016). This is one of the motivating factors behind this research.…”

Section: Technology Adoptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antecedents of Technology Adoption by Manufacturing Firms in the UAE

Almehairbi¹,

Jano²,

Mosali³

2022

IJSCET

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Technology adoption growth has become a primary motivator for individuals,businesses, and governments in this competitive world. Hence, this paper presents a study of antecedents of technology adoption by manufacturing firms in the UAE. This study has identified 19 antecedents of technology adoption growth from the literature. A questionnaire survey was conducted by distributing 400 questionnaires to the manufacturing firms’ employees involved in production operations in UAE. However, only 330 valid questionnaires were for data analysis. The collected data was analysed to rank the antecedents based on its influenced on adopting new technology in the UAE's manufacturing sector. The ranking was based on mean score and standard deviation values of the antecedents. It was found that the five highest ranks are organizationantecedentranked first with a mean value of 4.50, followed by Time for implementation ranked second with a mean value of 4.44. Technique for operating technology ranked third with a mean value of 4.38, compatibility ranked fourth with a mean value of 4.37, relative advantage ranked fifth with a mean value of 4.36. Following, the collected data were analysed for each antecedent effectiveness in technology adoption. Out of 19 identified antecedents of technology adoption, it wasfound that ten of it have strong level of effect, while nine have high level of influences on the technology adoption growth. The study's findings can help government agency to formulate policy related to technology adoption growth in UAE manufacturing sector and this will improve the UAE's business and economic growth improves their performance and productivity by leveraging technology.

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Factors Underlying Technology Adoption in Academic Libraries in Kuwait

Cited by 5 publications

References 44 publications

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

The hidden heritage of Arab libraries: Online catalogs and institutional barriers to discoverability

Antecedents of Technology Adoption by Manufacturing Firms in the UAE

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